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Chicken Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Chicken Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1/4 cup brined capers rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil. When the butter and oil start to sizzle, add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the pan for extra flavor.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to a platter. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the sauce and whisk vigorously.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve.